Group Home Staff

Group Home Staff - Residential Setting$20/hour | Full-Time and Part Time OpportunitiesWe are currently seeking Group Home Staff to support adults with severe and persistent mental illness, with multiple openings across Berkshire County.Position OverviewAs a Group Home Support Staff, you will provide hands-on assistance and support to individuals in a residential or community setting, helping them maintain safety, dignity, and independence.Modality: Group Home StaffOpenings: 18Locations: Adams, North Adams, Pittsfield, West Stockbridge, Clarksburg, and WilliamstownStart Date: ASAPContract Length: OngoingHours per Week: Up to 40 hours per week availableShifts / Shift Days: Various shifts availablePay Rate: $20/hourPhysical Requirement: Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 lbsQualificationsExperience:Prior experience working with adults who have severe and persistent mental illness is preferredNo prior experience required for candidates who are interested and motivated to work with this populationAbility to provide compassionate, dependable, and professional careMust be able to meet physical and compliance requirementsContract RequirementsBLS CertificationClient has an on-site BLS instructor available at no costPhysicalFingerprintsCoupon code provided for paymentDress CodeBusiness CasualWhy Join?Consistent full-time hoursPaid orientationFree on-site BLS optionMeaningful work supporting a vulnerable populationStraightforward requirements and competitive hourly payInterested or Have Questions?Annelise MahoneyRecruiter II - Amergis Staffing?? anmahone@amergis.com?? 781-657-1825The Direct Support Personnel I assists individuals with intellectual disabilities or mental health challenges with growth and development of interpersonal skills and activities of daily living in the home, community or residential setting. The Direct Support Personnel I works directly with the resident and provides supports for activities of daily living and adaptive skills. The Direct Support Personnel I should follow the guidance of the resident/ patients Individual Service Plan.Minimum Requirements:High School diploma or its equivalentComplies with all relevant professional standards of practiceCurrent CPR if applicableTB questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health Certificate (per contract or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local requirementsMust be at least 18 years of ageDemonstrates ability to prioritize tasksBenefitsAt Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.